The definitive East African odyssey — combining two nations, six iconic wilderness areas, and the complete spectrum of the continent's greatest safari experiences.
This 10-day grand safari leaves nothing out. Beginning in Kenya with Amboseli's iconic Kilimanjaro views and the Maasai Mara's lion kingdoms, it then crosses into Tanzania for the Northern Circuit — Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and the infinite Serengeti. Two countries, one extraordinary story.
Arrive in Nairobi. Hotel check-in, meet your guide, orientation briefing and welcome dinner. Prepare for the journey of a lifetime.
Drive to Amboseli National Park. Game drives among the famous elephant herds with Kilimanjaro rising above. Overnight Oltukai Lodge or Tawi Lodge.
Full day in Amboseli — morning swamp walk with Maasai guide, afternoon game drive. 1,600-elephant herd guaranteed. Spectacular sunset over Kili.
Morning drive or fly to the Maasai Mara. Afternoon game drive on arrival — begin your exploration of Africa's greatest wildlife reserve.
Full Mara day — seeking the Big Five, migration river crossings (seasonal), hot air balloon option at dawn, and Maasai cultural village visit at dusk.
Transfer to Tanzania via the Namanga border crossing or fly to Kilimanjaro/Arusha. Overnight in Arusha — gateway to the Northern Circuit.
Full day in Tarangire — ancient baobab forests, 3,000 elephants on the river bank, exceptional birding. Overnight Karatu (Endoro Lodge or Coffee Lodge).
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater — full day in the world's most concentrated wildlife area. All Big Five. Overnight on crater rim.
Journey to the Serengeti. En-route game drive through the NCA. Full afternoon and evening on the plains — wildebeest, cheetah, lion and elephant.
Final dawn game drive. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. Reflect on ten days of living the most extraordinary wildlife experience on the planet.